Automatic discharge systems
Fireboy®-Xintex®, the United States, offers FE-241 and HFC-227ea extinguishant systems that feature automatic discharge only or auto discharge with option for manual discharge. CG2 series fire extinguishers have an automatic heat-activated discharge at 79°C. A control panel indicator lamp and pressure gauge provide “charge/discharge” system status. Salient features of the automatic discharge only system include:
 
  • Models protecting enclosures from 0.71 m3 to 17 m3 may be set up vertically/horizontally; and
     
  • Models protecting 18.4 m3 through 28.3 m3 may be installed vertically or tipped to 60° off horizontal (30° off perpendicular).
    The MA2 series fire extinguisher systems feature positive backup via a mechanical pull cable. The primary activation (heat response) is automatic at 79°C. Notable features of this manual/automatic discharge system are:
     
  • Mechanical actuation feasible with pull cable assemblies and must be installed in order to retain USCG and FM approvals. Cable lengths available from 6 inches to 30 inches in two inch increments;
     
  • Models protecting enclosures from 0.71 m3 to 17 m3 may be installed vertically/horizontally; and
     
  • Models protecting 18.4 m3 through 42.4 m3 may be installed vertically or tipped to 60° off horizontal (30° off perpendicular).
     

Contact: Fireboy-Xintex, P.O. Box 152, Grand Rapids, Michigan  49501 0152, United States of America; Or O-379 Lake Michigan Drive, NW, Grand Rapids, MI  49544, the United States. Tel: +1 (616) 7359 380; Fax: +1 (616) 7359 381.


Website: www.fireboy-xintex.com

Halotron fire extinguishers
Badger Fire Protection, the United States, offers environmentally acceptable halon alternative portable extinguishers to meet any special hazard conditions where halon-1211 is specified. Halotron-1 is ideal for protecting office computer areas, data storage, telecommunications and hi-tech clean rooms. Halotron-1 complies with EPA guidelines and is the government recommended and specified clean agent alternative. Some of the key features are:
 
  • Available in four sizes;
     
  • Chrome-plated brass valves;
     
  • Stainless steel handle, lever, nozzle and hose band;
     
  • Colour-coded labels for instant type recognition;
     
  • Redesigned label incorporating easy to follow instructions and larger fire pictograms;
     
  • Epoxy-coated steel cylinders to resist corrosion, dents and punctures; and
     
  • 12 year interval between hydrotests.
     

Badger’s high-pressure water extinguisher is ideal for common combustible materials such as trash, wood and paper. This non-toxic, ozone-friendly stored pressure extinguisher makes it the perfect choice for apartments, schools, offices, storerooms, dry-goods stores and theaters. These pressurized water fire extinguishers perform better, last longer and provide the best value in the extinguisher industry and is the number one choice for virtually all hazards where class A-type materials may be present. Notable features include:
 

  • Chrome-plated brass valve;
     
  • Stainless-steel handle and lever;
     
  • Colour-coded labels for instant type recognition;
     
  • Redesigned label incorporating easy to follow instructions and larger fire pictograms;
     
  • Completely stainless steel cylinder that resists corrosion;
     
  • Convenient standard air chuck to pressurize;
     
  • Quick and easy to refill, no special tools needed to remove valve; and
     
  • Maximum performance at both high and low temperatures (when the optional AC40 antifreeze package is used).
     

Contact: Badger Fire Protection, 4251, Seminole Trail, Charlottesville, Virginia 22911, United States of America.


Website: www.koetterfire.com

FM200 fire extinguishing system
Shanghai Zhuoxiang International Trading Co. Ltd., China, offers ZQ serial and ZQW serial FM200 automatic extinguishing systems (HFC-227ea). ZQ serial incorporates a storage cylinder, liquid check valve, high-pressure hose pipe, header pipe, selective valve, network, sprinkler and automatic extinguishing controller. ZQW serial comprises a storage cylinder, high-pressure hose pipe, box, sprinkler and automatic extinguishing controller. The storing pressure of the system is 4.2 MPa when 20°C and the maximum working pressure is 5.3 MPa (50°C).


Contact: Mr. Yinfang Xu, Shanghai Zhuoxiang International Trading Co. Ltd. (Fire Protection Products), China. Tel: +86 (21) 6875 1796; Fax: +86 (21) 6875 1708.


Website: www.zhuoxiang.en.ec21.com
Full range of commercial grade fire extinguishers
In the United States, Koetter Fire Protection – an authorized distributor of Amerex, Ansul and Badger wheeled and hand portable fire extinguishers – is offering commercial-grade fire extinguishers. From the economically priced Ansul Sentry line of dry chemical and CO2 fire extinguishers to the new Clean Guard “Clean Agent” extinguisher (halon-1211 replacement) or the rugged Amerex high-performance and Ansul Red Line industrial grade hand portable and wheeled fire extinguishers. The types of fire extinguishers include: Water and foam, water mist, wet chemical, regular dry chemical, ABC multi-purpose, carbon dioxide, Halotron I fire extinguishers, high-performance dry chem and Class D dry powder fire systems.


Contact: Koetter Fire Protection, 10351 Olympic Drive, Dallas, Texas 75220, the United States. Tel: +1 (214) 3583 593.


Website: www.koetterfire.com
Marine-type fire extinguisher

ZEC Marine CO2 fire extinguishing system from Shanghai Zhuoxiang International Trading Co. Limited, China, is a modernized fire protection equipment widely applied in international vessel circles, which can be used for fire protection of offshore platform, machinery spaces of ship, pumps room, oil tanks, power generation room, paint room, woodworking room and cook house, etc. This system meets the requirement of national environment protection.


Contact: Mr. Yinfang Xu, Shanghai Zhuoxiang International Trading Co. Ltd., China.


Website: www.zhuoxiang.en.ec21.com